High Court Hears Arguments Against Expanded Gambling

LITTLE ROCK, AR - A lawyer representing gaming opponents says voters outside West Memphis in Crittenden County, and beyond the Hot Springs city limits in Garland County, were disenfranchised by allowing racetracks in those two cities to hold city-only elections to authorize electronic gambling.

That was one of the arguments by Martha Adcock, representing the Family Action Council Committee, before the state Supreme Court yesterday. She told justices that the 2005 law passed by the Legislature allowing the votes gave Oaklawn Park and Southland Gaming & Racing more power than they should have had as private businesses.

But lawyers for the tracks said allowing video poker, blackjack and slot-machine style games kept the businesses competitive with other states, and that was the main point of the 2005 law.

In the past couple of months, a number of high-profile men have been accused of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Allegations have led to resignations in Congress - and may have made a difference in a key Senate race.

In the past couple of months, a number of high-profile men have been accused of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Allegations have led to resignations in Congress - and may have made a difference in a key Senate race.

Religious leaders, elected officials and mourners gathered at multiple prayer vigils Monday night in Las Vegas after more than 50 people were killed and more than 500 were injured in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

Religious leaders, elected officials and mourners gathered at multiple prayer vigils Monday night in Las Vegas after more than 50 people were killed and more than 500 were injured in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.